Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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